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INTERNATIONAL    STALK   CUTTER 


For  Cutting  Corn  and  Cotton  Stalks 


This  stalk  cutter  has  made  a  future  for  itself.  It  has  earned  the  most  favorable  comments 
of  cotton  and  corn  growers  by  doing  efficiently  the  great  service  of  cutting  stalks  into  short  pieces 
that  can  be  plowed  under,  and  the  large  amount  of  vegetable  matter  they  contain  converted  into 
humus.  The  International  stalk  cutter  can  be  purchased  with  the  certain  knowledge  that  it 
soon  pays  for  itself  from  the  fertility  it  saves. 


INTERNATIONAL    STALK   CUTTER 


International  Stalk  Cutter  Construction 


This  view  with  wheel  removed  shows  the  sturdy  roiii-lriKtiun  thrmifihoul 

To  secure  the  strength  to  withstand  the  heavy  hig  and  uneven  motion  on  rough  ground,  the 
frame  of  the  International  stalk  cutter  is  made  of  angle  steel.  The  further  use  of  steel  whero- 
ever  practical,  and  of  good  malleable  castings,  produces  a  machine  which  contains  the  best 
material  for  the  purjjose.  Looking  this  stalk  cutter  over  will  convince  any  man  that  he  could 
not  expect  to  find  one  more  substantially  built.  He  will  know  that  this  stalk  cutter  will  do 
good  work  for  the  greatest  number  of  seasons.  The  International  stalk  cutter  is  graceful  in 
appearance  and  exceptionally  attractive  in  color.      It  is  a  well  finished  machine. 


Steel  Wheels 

A  most  noticeably  good  feature  of  this  stalk  cutter  is  the  steel  wheels.  These  are  built  by 
special  machines  which  upset  the  spokes  at  the  hub  and  on  each  side  of  the  heavy  channel  steel 
rim,  which  protects  the  ends  of  the  spokes  from  wear.  The  spokes  are  drawn  tight  all  around 
and  will  never  come  loose  or  permit  the  wheel  to  get  out  of  true.  There  are  eighteen  spokes  to 
a  wheel.  They  are  staggered  so  there  is  no  possibility  of  the  wheel  becoming  dished.  This 
makes  a  solid  construction  that  is  without  equal  for  a  stalk  cutter  wheel. 


INTERNATIONAL    STALK    CUTTER 


Wlieel  Bearings 


Sectional  vifw  of  ^vht-el  bearing  showinjj;  grease  rup. 

Note  that  enil  of   bearing  is  closed,  preventing 

dust  from  working  in. 


Wheel  bearings  are  enclosed  at  the  outer 
end  and  cajiiied  at  the  inner  end,  making 
them  absolutely  proof  against  dust  or  dirt 
entering.  There  is  no  danger  of  the  bear- 
ings cutting  out  so  long  as  proper  attention 
is  given  to  lujjrication. 

A  wide  grease  groove  is  around  the 
center  of  the  bearing  and  a  large  grease  cup 
opens  into  it.  This  feeds  the  grease  to  the 
ends  of  the  bearinjrs  graduallv,  giving  the 
best  kind  of  lubrication.  The  wheel  bear- 
ing is  long,  fits  closely  inside  the  hub,  and 
is  bolted  into  place.  Therefore,  it  may  be 
renewed,  should  it  become  worn.  Grease 
cups  are  between  the  spokes  of  the  wheels 
where  stalks  cannot  strike  them  and  turn 
them  off. 


Knife  Head 

The  knife  head  is  the  business  end  of  the  stalk  cutter.  The  spider  is  made  with  7  and  9 
knife  arms,  giving  a  choice  in  the  length  of  cut.  It  is  made  of  two  heavy  castings,  held  together 
by  three  bolts.  The  arms  extend  from  off  side  instead  of  straight  from  the  center  as  do  the 
spokes  of  a  wagon  wheel.  This  construction  is  to  relieve  the  arms  of  stress  by  giving  a  more 
direct  stroke  and  tends  to  prevent  knife  arm  breakage.     It  also  gives  the  knife  a  better  stroke 


for  cutting. 


The  arms  of  the  spider  are  angle  shaped  to  give  extra  strength. 


Knives  Cannot  Loosen 
Wliile  Working 

The  ends  of  the  spider  arms  are  shaped 
to  bring  pressure  against  the  blade  on  both 
sides  of  the  bolt,  holding  it  tightly.  To  pre- 
vent the  knife  bolts  from  becoming  loosened, 
castle  nuts  and  cotter  pins  are  used.  On 
both  sides  of  the  bolt  hole  are  strong  lugs 
over  which  the  knife  fits  snugly.  These 
lugs  make  it  impossible  for  the  knife  to  shear 
off  a  bolt. 

With  this  construction,  the  knives  cannot 
be  loosened  by  contact  with  stalks  or  stones. 
They  are  alwavs  held  firmly  in  place  but  can 
be  easily  removed  for  grinding.  Bolts  have 
square  heads  so  they  can  be  kept  from  turn- 
ing when  removing  the  knives. 


End  view  of  a  9-arni  spider.     Observe  that  arms 
exlenil    fr<nii   off  center. 


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The  knife  fits  snuply  over  the  lug.     Castle  nuts 
and  cotter  pins  are  used. 


End  of  arm  is  shaped  to  hold  hlade  solidly.    The 
groove  for  spider  sliieUI  is  shown. 


The  Non-Clogging  Feature 

You  will  see  from  the  illustrations  above  that  the  space  between  the  spider  arms  and  knife 
is  entirely  closed  by  a  piece  of  flat  steel,  held  in  place  at  the  center  of  the  spider  by  a  bolt  and 
caught  under  the  blade,  fitting  into  the  grooved  face  of  the  casting.  This  is  the  new  feature  on 
the  International  stalk  cutter  that  will  appeal  to  you  at  once  as  making  the  knife  head  absolutely 
non-clogging.  Corn  or  cotton  stalks  cannot  wrap  over  the  blades  or  around  spider  arms,  clog- 
ging the  knife  head  and  making  it  necessary  to  stop  the  team  to  clear  it.  This  spider  shield  or 
web  makes  a  tight  joint  with  the  blade  so  no  stalks  can  be  forced  between.  There  are  no  loose 
edges  to  gather  trash  and  carry  it  along.  These  shields  are  thick  enough  to  prevent  their  wear- 
ing or  rusting  through  qiiickly  or  being  bent  out  of  shape.  They  add  greatly  to  the  efficiency 
of  the  stalk  cuttei 


Double-Edged  Knives 

Being  double-edged,  the  knives  are  reversible  and  can  be  used  twice  as  long  before  grinding. 
This  avoids  delays  when  work  in  the  field  is  pressing.  Knives  are  tempered  in  oil  along  the 
cutting  edges.     The  cross-sectional  view   shows  the  portion  tempered. 

This  method  of  tempering  gives  a  cut- 
ting edge  that  will  stay  sharp  a  long  time, 
yet  the  steel  retains  the  strength  through 
the  middle  of  the  blade. 

Blades  are  ground  at  the  right  angle  to 
give  a  sharp,  long-wearing  edge  which  is 
strong  enough  to  withstand  contact  with 
stones  and  sticks  without  becoming  battered. 


TEMPERED    IN    0!L 


GROUND 


GROUND 


Showkig  oil-tempered  portion  of  blade.     This  process 

leaves  the  center  strong  to  withstand  shocks 

that  would  break  the  ordinary  blade. 


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Control  of  the  Knife  Head 

The  knife  head  is  keyed  to  a  .strong,  live  axle,  turning  in  long,  self-aligning  bearings.  This 
type  of  bearing  prevents  binding  of  the  axle  and  the  consequent  extra  wear  and  increase  in 
draft.     Large  grease  cups  lubricate  the  bearings. 

The  angle  steel  knife  head  frame  is  pivoted  near  the  front  and  oscillates  up  and  down 
between  angle  steel  guides.  The  knife  head  is  raised  and  lowered  by  two  heavy  arms  operated 
by  a  single  lever  on  the  right  hand  side  of  the  driver.  The  lower  ends  of  the  lifting  arms  carry 
lonff  coil  springs,  which  are  adjustable  for  tension.  With  this  adjustment  feature  and  the  lifting 
lever,  any  pressure  desired  can  be  put  upon  the  knife  head.  The  spring  tension  permits  of  a 
chopping  motion  to  the  knife  head,  which  does  better  work  than  a  stalk  cutter  operating  with 
only  a  rolling  motion.  Varying  conditions  of  the  ground  require  a  wide  range  of  adjustment  to 
knife  head  pressure.  These  conditions  can  be  met  instantly  with  this  stalk  cutter.  The  spring 
tension  makes  the  machine  operate  smoothly  with  less  jar  to  cause  uncomfortable  riding  and 
uneven  draft. 


Rear  \iev/  to  show  lifting  arms,  knife  head  bearings  and  prease  cup. 
The  non-cloppiiif;  feature  is  evident. 


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Stalk  Hooks  Adjusted 
Automatically 

As  the  knife  head  is  raised  and  lowered 
the  stalk  hooks  raise  and  lower  automatically. 
These  hooks  are  under  spring  pressure  suffi- 
cient to  hold  them  to  rake  the  stalks  in  line 
for  the  knife  head.  A  foot  lever,  directly  in 
front  of  the  driver,  enables  him  to  raise  the 
hooks  to  prevent  clogging.  This  is  a  very 
convenient  feature  when  stalks  tend  to  wrap 
over  the  hooks  and  drag.  The  foot  lever  is 
luindv  to  reach  and  does  away  with  a  hand 
lever  for  this  purpose. 


Protecting  Shield 

A  broad  shield,  covering  the  entire  knife 
head,  protects  the  driver  from  dust  and  from 
danger  of  comino;  in  contact  with  the  steel 
blades.  If  stock  is  pastured  in  the  field 
where  the  stalk  cutter  is  left,  it  protects  them 
also.  The  driver's  feet  are  protected  from 
striking  the  knife  head  by  a  perforated  steel  plate  on  each  side  of  the  tongue. 

The  seat  is  placed  where  the  weight  of  the  driver  will  keep  the  machine  well  balanced, 
relieving  the  team  of  extra  neck  weight. 


The  stalk  hi)i)k>  are  raised  roiiveniently  by  the  foot  lever 


Spring  Hitch 


The  roughness  of  corn  and  cotton  fields, 
which  are  usually  ridged,  causes  very  uneven 
draft  of  the  stalk  cutter.  To  protect  the 
horses"  necks  from  these  jars,  which  would 
result  in  sore  necks  and  shoulders,  the  clevis 
is  fastened  between  the  tongue  and  a  spring 
hitch  connected  direct  to  the  knife  head  frame. 
This  spring  absorbs  shocks  from  the  knife 
head,  making  the  stalk  cutter  draw  smoothly. 
This  hitching  device  takes  most  of  the  strain 
of  draft  off  the  main  frame  and  passes  it 
directly  through  the  knife  head  frame.  This 
feature  adds  durability  to  the  International 
stalk  cutter  and  is  easier  on  the  horses. 


Note  spring  draft  rod,  adjustable  hitch  and  steel  clevis 


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